In this session, a data analysis will demonstrate that supplies of Rx stimulants and illicit stimulants are increasing at a faster rate than opioids. Drug supply, drug demand and deaths will be quantified with information obtained from High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area task forces, prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) and public sources. With the goal of launching responses in time to prevent a repetition of the opioid epidemic, this workshop will serve as an early warning that changes are needed in prevention, treatment, emergency responses to drug overdoses, clinical prescribing behavior, pharmacy practice, public policy and statutes, law enforcement, PDMPs, third-party payer policies, education and advocacy.

Objectives:
- Discuss evidence that the supplies of Rx stimulants and illicit stimulants are increasing and are increasing at a faster rate than opioids.
- Identify methods available to monitor what is going on with multiple types of drug misuse, including non-medical use of stimulants and use of illicit stimulants.
- Explain how available tools can be used to establish an early warning system to alert all stakeholders to emerging threats so prevention and other responses can be launched in time.